Cool
Average highs are around 12°C, so pack for cooler days.
April verdict
Ireland in April
Weather score24Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 12°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 4.9h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 68mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
April weather
Monthly averages
Temp
12°C
Rain
68mm
Sun
4.9h
Sea
9°C
Weather score
24
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 68mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 4.9h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 9°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Ireland with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
April12°C average high
April is close to Ireland's yearly temperature average, giving a typical read on daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJune to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
April68mm average rain
April is one of Ireland's driest months, making outdoor days easier to plan than in wetter parts of the year.
Driest monthsFebruary to August
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
April4.9 hours average sun
April is brighter than Ireland's yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.
Brightest monthsApril to June
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
April9°C average sea
April is below Ireland's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming can feel fresher.
Warmest seaJuly to September
Sea temperatures are usually near 14°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
April24 weather score
April sits close to Ireland's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsJune to August
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
